stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #1 Posted January 4, 2016 I want to thank my good friends Jeff (fireman) and Vin (Vins RJ) for stopping over an helping me get this 57' running that I got at the big show two years ago. We replaced the engine that was in it with a good running K91 that I bought there the same year. Both were sitting on the shelf for the past two years. IMG_2971.MOV Click on video at bottom. IMG_2970.MOV 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #2 Posted January 4, 2016 With a pit crew like that... how could you not be successful? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #3 Posted January 4, 2016 1 minute ago, AMC RULES said: With a pit crew like that... how could you not be successful? Agreed.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russellmc301 600 #4 Posted January 4, 2016 vin seems like he is a good guy with rj's from watching his channel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,647 #5 Posted January 4, 2016 Enjoyed the video, do us a favor, next time you record on your phone hold it sideways so I don't have to tip my puter sideways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #6 Posted January 4, 2016 I just added one more video of work in progress..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,538 #7 Posted January 4, 2016 Good lookin machine....I'm a big fan of the original look. Mike..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whtractors24 2,898 #8 Posted January 4, 2016 Now there is some awesome patina ! Love it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,468 #9 Posted January 4, 2016 Now my neck hurts. Nice tractor though. I wouldn't kick it out of my garage for leaking oil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #10 Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) It was a lot of fun, Steve and Jeff are a riot when working together... its like a TV show without commercials. Steve was nice enough to let me put a vid together of the day for my Youtube Channel... The vid is scheduled to be released Friday January 29th at 8pm... I will link it to this tread when its released. Edited January 4, 2016 by VinsRJ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 991 #11 Posted January 5, 2016 beautiful little tractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammerhead 816 #12 Posted January 5, 2016 Nice little RJ35! Don't restore that one, like the original look of it! But I always say that! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #13 Posted January 5, 2016 11 minutes ago, Hammerhead said: Nice little RJ35! Don't restore that one, like the original look of it! But I always say that! Agreed. Gonna get it mechanically right, paint the wheels, possible wet sand and oil it up and call it done. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,736 #14 Posted January 5, 2016 (edited) Love the patina..... On Monday, January 04, 2016 at 11:45 PM, RedRanger said: I wouldn't kick it out of my garage for leaking oil. Bet you say that to all your women...errr... I mean tractors..... Bet there was adult beverages involved... Can you farm your help out...I got this Suburban with needs...... Edited January 5, 2016 by WHX6 spell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #15 Posted January 5, 2016 4 hours ago, WHX6 said: Love the patina..... Bet you say that to all your women...errr... I mean tractors..... Bet there was adult beverages involved... Can you farm your help out...I got this Suburban with needs...... Actually no alcohol just some coffee. As far as farming out the help, I've got an RJ58 of my own to get running and still have to finish up my John Deere 318 before the snow starts. Vin is right when he says its like a tv show. We usually have a blast when we get together. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #16 Posted January 6, 2016 I was flopped on the couch all day with a pretty nasty cold... When Steve and Jeff are working together I usually sit back and watch... No alcohol involved... Seriously? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,736 #17 Posted January 6, 2016 2 hours ago, Ken B said: No alcohol involved... Seriously? Probably explains why they did such a nice job! Life is good when you can get together wrenching with a good bud in a barn environment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,679 #18 Posted January 6, 2016 On 1/4/2016 at 6:28 PM, VinsRJ said: Steve was nice enough to let me put a vid together of the day for my Youtube Channel... The vid is scheduled to be released Friday January 29th at 8pm... the suspense is killing me already! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #19 Posted January 8, 2016 I was able to do a little more work on the 57'. Painted rear rims and tires, added a tank support which pushed the hood back up into position and will not allow the tank to break the straps from the hood when trailering it. I know it is not pretty but I am not looking to change the look. I straightened out the shift lever and replaced the smaller belt. I am waiting on a reverse disk and then I can get the drive pulley where it needs to be. Video link at bottom IMG_3021.MOV 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,468 #20 Posted January 8, 2016 What do you mean it's not pretty?????? It's Beautiful! Machinery art. I love that patina! 2017 Calendar shot right there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #21 Posted January 8, 2016 Looks real nice to me, all it is lacking is an original show cap muffler which I'm sure you will find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #22 Posted January 8, 2016 38 minutes ago, Ken B said: Looks real nice to me, all it is lacking is an original show cap muffler which I'm sure you will find. I got one of those on that generator Kohler k90 on the stairway shelf in the barn....I like the sound of this one tho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #23 Posted January 8, 2016 2 minutes ago, stevebo said: I got one of those on that generator Kohler k90 on the stairway shelf in the barn....I like the sound of this one tho Its all about the sound guy.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #24 Posted January 8, 2016 Nice tractor. Good to see everyone working as a team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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